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polkadotstars
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posted August 06, 2015 02:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for polkadotstars     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am a Pisces sun/moon. I have been known to "lead" guys on, not intentionally, but just because I am friendly to everyone and guys tend to take that as me being interested in them.

A guy once told me that he couldn't tell if I was interested or not because I'm just naturally a nice person. He wasn't sure if I was into him, or just being friendly in general. I feel that I have given out that vibe of being interested before with men when I just wanted to be friends. I feel that Pisces men are the same way- they are friendly towards everyone and it may construe as being interested.

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posted August 06, 2015 02:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tgem     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Definitely. I run in this a lot! I'm a 12th house moon and venus with Pisces on my MC and 3 personal planets aspecting neptune.

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posted August 06, 2015 02:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for polkadotstars     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
And how do you react if someone asks if you're interested? It's awkward for me, because I don't want to hurt their feelings or embarrass them. I have to just say, well I don't want to date anyone right now... Lol

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posted August 06, 2015 03:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Sven555     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My ex was a Pisces, she was too nice to everyone including guys and would get hurt pretty easily. She used to tell me guys would misinterpret her manner and think she was interested, so they would try to be flirty and move on her.

I told her to stop because it happened more than once, but it didn't stop and i'd had enough.

In general, Pisces can lead people on because they have an innocent charm which none of the other signs have and it's that unconditional friendliness which the opposite sex see as interest. However sometimes I think there is more to it than just 'being friendly' to everyone. They can give off the wrong signals at times too.

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posted August 06, 2015 03:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Adimi     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm a Pisces Sun & Venus and I can totally relate to what you're saying. I'm really just a naturally friendly, smiley, generous person who is genuinely interested in the other person with whom I'm interacting with. It doesn't mean that I see them in a romantic light, but I can see how some may believe they have a chance. When they do verbalize it to me though, I'm very honest with them about where I stand (Aries Mercury)... I don't play with people's hearts nor do I wish to have unresolved issues with people.

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posted August 06, 2015 03:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for polkadotstars     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by Adimi:
I'm really just a naturally friendly, smiley, generous person who is genuinely interested in the other person with whom I'm interacting with.

Yes! I smile all the time as well (and laugh too). This sounds exactly like me. However in addition to being a Pisces sun and moon I'm also a Pisces Mercury as well. So I like to be sweet and considerate when delivering the "bad" news.

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posted August 06, 2015 03:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for PixieJane     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, if you're even the least bit nice (sometimes even just acknowledge their existence!) to people you don't know well (or at all), many people take that to mean you want something, and if it's not immediately obvious (such as a raise, promotion, loan, favor, etc) then it's assumed your interests are romantic and/or sexual. I'm not sure how society became this cynical (or that such a cynical society then gets onto ME for being too cynical when even I'm not that cynical) but I do know plenty of advice columns and "dating gurus" will promote this idea.

Though when I saw a famous date guru on YT that so many women were praising on how to tell if a guy was into you I found it to be summed up as "he doesn't tune out your existence so he must be into you" and even some BS about "guys won't be looking at books next to you unless he's into you (because guys apparently don't read)" I made a snarky comment about my cousin being into me which many other viewers found hilarious and I got several thumbs up (much to my surprise) which means plenty of others were similarly unimpressed.

But it's a common and annoying problem. I have no Pisces placements, though a friend of mine with Pisces stellium (including moon) will get hit with it and I've seen her downright bullied by guys harassing her which I've stepped in more than once (I literally shoved one guy back as he was taking far too much sadistic delight in her cringing while he was speaking crass vulgarities on what he wanted to do with her sexually). Interesting enough, last November a guy thought she was playing hard to get and following her around as she tried to gently put some distance between them so I went up and though I introduced myself politely I put myself between him and her, but he told me to move on and was shocked (even angry) when he realized I'm friends with the woman he was pursuing/harassing (he yelled at her as he left which insinuated she'd somehow deceived or led him on, but he didn't say anything to me).

Of course I have less problems with that since I don't cringe and when someone is on my last nerve or I feel threatened I put out a vibe that is unsettling to some people (one said my expression changed in a way that was just as serious as if I'd drawn a knife and prepared to use it). Pisces is less likely to be that way (though they can be). That said, you don't have to have Pisces anything and be mistaken as interested or "leading them on" just because you gave a friendly smile, that happens to about everyone (and to males as well as females). I've been accused of leading men on just for politely ignoring their harassment and trying to change the subject until I lose patience and politely ask them to stop talking to me like that. (I've also had problems with women thinking I was after her guy or otherwise competition simply because I was the least bit friendly to a guy.)

One thing that sometimes works, however, is to casually say something that mentions a boyfriend or some such (I even used to wear a ring and say I was married to help cut down on guys bothering me, though I found out that just made me even more desirable to some) and that could cause them to gracefully back off. But it does get frustrating that if I firmly tell them no then I'm a prude and/or a rude ***** who insulted them, if I don't then I've led them on, if I say I'm a lesbian then I'm "rubbing that in my face" and basically for some guys there simply is no answer they'll accept gracefully other than giving them whatever they want.

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posted August 06, 2015 03:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for PixieJane     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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posted August 06, 2015 06:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Belage     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
They don't lead you on. They just have a hard time saying I am not interested. Instead, they come up with a million's excuses. People should read between the line that if someone has all those excuses why they can't have a date with you, they're NOT interested.

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posted August 06, 2015 07:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DopGang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This thread is hilarious!

I agree with a lot of things said here.
Also, Pisces just normally seem so sweet and likable. Kind of innocent in a way. Mysterious as well which can be attractive. Scorpio usually gets that title but Pisces is at least equally so. Just a slightly different flavor of it.

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posted August 06, 2015 07:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DopGang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by Adimi:
I'm a Pisces Sun & Venus and I can totally relate to what you're saying. I'm really just a naturally friendly, smiley, generous person who is genuinely interested in the other person with whom I'm interacting with. It doesn't mean that I see them in a romantic light, but I can see how some may believe they have a chance. When they do verbalize it to me though, I'm very honest with them about where I stand (Aries Mercury)... I don't play with people's hearts nor do I wish to have unresolved issues with people.

Exactly!

That's been my experience completely!

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posted August 06, 2015 07:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for erickaf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My closest friend is a Pisces Sun/Moon and we call her 'mean Sabrina' in our group of friends...lol...she isn't nice at all BUT she is definitely appears sweet, shy and mysterious.

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posted August 06, 2015 07:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bekzilla     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
YOU HAVE NO IDEA!! I'm Pisces sun, 12th house heavy, and I can't tell you how many stalkers I've had! I absolutely don't lead on, I think it's more that a lot of these types of guys recognize that I won't be cruel to them (apparently unlike nearly every other female??) and so they latch on. The one time I did have to confront one of one these guys, I nearly vomited because I was so nervous about telling him that he was making me very uncomfortable. I can't help but overly empathize with the other person, and the thought of them feeling hurt kills me, so I self-sacrifice instead. I've tried so hard to correct this within myself, but now I've got someone on my tail again- an elderly man who has no real wrong intentions, but he still does make me uncomfortable. How do I act anything but kindly and acquiesce-ing-ly to a little old man!? I'm so tired of being in this position though!! And oh how many times being a total ***** could have come in handy!! Just can't do it! :/

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posted August 06, 2015 08:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Gabby     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have a 12th house moon and I feel very bad for someone who likes me but I don't like them.....I try to be nice and not hurt their feelings but that never a turns out very well, I end up saying I have a boyfriend even when I dont. It seems less likely to be taken personally that way.

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posted August 07, 2015 05:28 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bansheequeen     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Belage:
They don't lead you on. They just have a hard time saying I am not interested. Instead, they come up with a million's excuses. People should read between the line that if someone has all those excuses why they can't have a date with you, they're NOT interested.

I think this is key. You need to read between the lines. They say things that are adjacent to the truth because the meaning is implied. They might not make it obvious that they arent interested but its implied. Also they might not seem interested but they imply it subtly in other ways. Classic example of people that seem interested when theyre not but seem disinterested when they are. But also a lot of pisces have planets in aquarius!

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posted August 07, 2015 07:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for polkadotstars     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes! Exactly. I have a hard time saying to someone that I'm not interested. I would rather keep making up excuses and diffusing the situation than outright say I'm not interested.

Do you agree that Pisces men are the same? Or is this more of a woman thing?

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posted August 07, 2015 08:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Faith     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Pisces men are standoffish in my experience, unless you look extra good that day, and then they warm up pretty fast. I mean, they are really into looks.

My scary Pisces uncle who loomed over my childhood as a disapproving figure is perfectly gentle so long as I'm dressed my best with good hair. LOL

*edits tangent*

Point is, I don't think Pisces men have the same problem as the women...they are more guarded and obviously selective than the women, I think.

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posted August 07, 2015 10:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for StarlightSmileSupreme     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just being friendly to people is enough to make them think you are interested in them, sometimes! I have felt embarrassed before because someone thought I was interested just because I am naturally receptive. I have an exact moon/Neptune opposition in my natal chart and misunderstandings abound!
When someone thinks you are interested in them and they don't like you, they tend to bring it up even if it's explained to them you aren't interested in "that way." This can be incredibly annoying because it becomes a huge ego trip for them and they can use it as a way to subtly humiliate. This is why I try never to give the impression I am that interested in them. I prefer to be aloof a lot of the time. I try to be polite but aloofness is a rule with me to avoid these misunderstandings. I avoid a lot of trouble this way.
A lot of times, it's just because some people are easier to talk to than others and I just feel friendlier toward them based on this fact and they take it the wrong way. They think I want something more than just talking to them and that's all I want from them. Talk and rapport. I dread the idea of something further. I always wonder why people cannot go on talking forever and just leave it at that. Why can't talking be fun? It is for me.

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posted August 07, 2015 10:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for polkadotstars     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I need to learn when to set boundaries. I have a lot of guy friends but as I'm getting older I realize that guys and girls can't be just friends. In my case usually the guy ends up liking the girl.

For instance I'm friends with a Pisces guy who I just realized has liked me for quite some time. Although he never verbally expressed it to me, I just thought he was being nice (as I am, fellow Pisces). But he would make plans with a group and invite me out and then his friends would cancel so it would be just us (this has happened a couple of times) so it ends up being a date. In which I would say I would have to leave early but then he would keep wanting to extend the night. He would reach out to hold my hand - I didn't know what to do! I tried giving him hints saying I wasn't interested in dating anyone but I valued his friendship. That didn't work. When I thought he had backed off some we hung out again, what I thought would be a group, and again it was only us. He tried inviting himself back to my house to sleep over. I had to tell him no because I had to get up early and such, to which he was a typical sensitive Pisces and got upset. Ugh!!!

He got really mad at me recently when he found out that I had recently dated a common acquantince of ours. Neither of us talk to that guy anymore though. He flipped out on me and said some pretty mean things. When he cooled off and apologized and said he wants to still be friends, I said to him unless he can only be friends with me our friendship will not work. He said he agreed with that and only saw me platonically (confusing!). I finally laid down the line with him and I felt much better afterwards that he finally understood that I only saw him as a friend. I feel bad that it had to get that out of control for me to say that to him, but it has taught me a lesson to be upfront from the beginning.

Anyways, so I have learned I need to set boundaries and clearly define that I'm not interested in someone when I'm not interested. It might hurt their feelings briefly but I'd rather do that than lead them on. Lessons to be learned!

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posted August 07, 2015 11:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for StarlightSmileSupreme     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I always notice the moon/Neptune opposition in every single relationship I have ever had in my entire life, whether it be family or friends! Something is always amiss! I feel cursed in relationships. Whenever I get that sinking feeling I remind myself that they will all be doomed in some way and that's normal for my life. People wonder why I am so aloof. It's the only way I have found to deal with this opposition to the moon.

Basically all I want to do is be friendly and social and they always want to turn it into a negative experience in some way so I pretty much give up on the idea I will ever have a good encounter that lives up to my expectations of just good socializing and that's it.

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posted August 31, 2015 01:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pisces_Eddie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes, most definitely. I have lead people on because of my " kindness " I just am that way because its natural, and I would assume everyone else is like that but of course it isn't. Me personally, I'm naturally quite so, when I make new friends I always listen to them, and most people say that in that act itself its kind. I'v been told by my friends, That I have to stop being so kind..I won't I think this world has enough " mean " People as it is, I Don't want to hurt people..its not right.

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